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7 questions trauma nurses should ask when transporting a patient to a higher level of care – Trauma System News
The Trauma Nursing column is produced in partnership with the Board of Certification for Emergency Nursing (BCEN®), developer of the Trauma Certified Registered Nurse (TCRN®) certification. The need to transport patients to a higher level of care is common, especially in the setting of traumatic injury. A 10-year retrospective study of transfers in Pennsylvania found […]
4 complications of brain injury that trauma nurses must identify quickly – Trauma System News
The Trauma Nursing column is produced in partnership with the Board of Certification for Emergency Nursing (BCEN®), developer of the Trauma Certified Registered Nurse (TCRN®) certification. Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a leading cause of mortality and long-term disability worldwide. In the U.S., more than 200,000 people were hospitalized due to TBI in 2020, and […]
6 spinal cord injuries and emergencies that trauma nurses should understand – Trauma System News
The Trauma Nursing column is produced in partnership with the Board of Certification for Emergency Nursing (BCEN®), developer of the Trauma Certified Registered Nurse (TCRN®) certification. A “complete” spinal cord injury occurs when both motor and sensory functions are absent below the level of the injury. However, trauma patients can also suffer several “incomplete” spinal […]
7 hemorrhage management tactics that trauma nurses should understand – Trauma System News
Uncontrolled bleeding is one of the main contributors to mortality following traumatic injury. While controlling the source of bleeding is crucial, other strategies are often important for ensuring a positive patient outcome. Trauma and emergency nurses should understand these strategies and how they are used to manage traumatic bleeding. 1. Identifying hidden bleeds with point-of-care […]
4 facts about the lethal trauma diamond that nurses should know – Trauma System News
The Trauma Nursing column is produced in partnership with the Board of Certification for Emergency Nursing (BCEN®), developer of the Trauma Certified Registered Nurse (TCRN®) certification. The lethal trauma diamond is the “vicious cycle” of four physiologic derangements that can prolong blood loss, lead to hemorrhagic shock and increase the risk of death. The four […]